PlainZIP

Michigamme, MI · standard

ZIP Code 49861

Marquette County, Michigan - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

616
1/sq mi
$61,875
Median income
$226,600
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Michigamme pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 49861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 49861 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Michigamme, Marquette County, Michigan, home to just 616 residents across 513.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Detroit time zone.

ZIP 49861 reports a modest median household income of $61,875 (16% below the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $37,580. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. Median home value sits at $226,600 (3% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 97.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62, and the average commute is -. To put 49861 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marquette County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 49861, Michigamme, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

616

Population

513.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Detroit

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 49861?

62.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,875

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$37,580

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 49861 ranks nationally

Michigamme, MI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,875 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

640

Total Housing Units

261

Occupied Units

379

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.7%
Renter 2.3%

$226,600

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 49861, employing approximately 39 people with a combined annual payroll of $880,000.

13

Businesses

39

Employees

$880K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 46.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 49861 vs 49946 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
49946 Lanse, MI 4,040 11.8 mi

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Related Areas

Marquette County Michigamme, MI Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 49861 in? ▼
ZIP code 49861 (Michigamme) is located in Marquette County, Michigan. Marquette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marquette-mi.
What is the population of ZIP code 49861? ▼
ZIP code 49861 in Michigamme, MI has a population of 616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 49861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 49861 is $61,875, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 49861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 49861 is $226,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 49861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 49861 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 49861? ▼
ZIP code 49861 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 39 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 49861? ▼
In ZIP code 49861, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 49861? ▼
In ZIP code 49861, approximately 97.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 49861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 49861 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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